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INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY

AND

COMPUTER

SCIENCE

Global.

Entrepreneurial.

Trendsetter.

#GoForIt with MMU

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Where Your Future Beginswww.mmu.edu.my

PROSPECTUS

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Engineering

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PROFESSOR DATUK DR. AHMAD RAFIMOHAMED ESHAQ

CEO/President, Multimedia University

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—PROFESSOR DATUK DR. AHMAD RAFI MOHAMED ESHAQ

CEO/President, Multimedia University

“Education is the most powerful

weapon used to change the world.

Our greatest responsibility as

educators is to teach our students to think both intensely and critically.

By equipping our students with the

right tools, knowledge and skills, they can go out into the world and shape their future.

As a Premier Digital Tech University

and being a trendsetter of the private higher learning provider in Malaysia, we are steadfast in preparing our graduates for leadership roles in their respective disciplines and professions."

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If you have your heart set on a career in

Information Technology and Computer Science,

MMU is the university for you. Listed in the

Top 300 QS World University Rankings

in

Computer Science and Information Systems,

2017, MMU offers award-winning, practical and

industry-ready degrees that will allow you to make a real and lasting impact as an ICT specialist.

Expertise and knowledge are what we seek to

empower our students with. We are committed to offer programmes that will enhance your depth and perception as well as employability in the field of ICT.

Both our Faculty of Computing & Informatics

and Faculty of Information Science & Technology incorporate industry-led curriculum so you will gain not only technical knowledge and skills, but also relevant soft and management skills.

Many of your lecturers are professionals and

specialists in their fields who will be able to impart real-life experience and solutions to your learning.

We also have strong collaborations with global

industry leaders who are ready to share their knowledge of cutting-edge innovative technologies to keep you up-to-the-minute with current and future industry needs.

—PROFESSOR DATUK DR. AHMAD RAFI MOHAMED ESHAQ

CEO/President, Multimedia University

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MMU was the

first private university approved by the Malaysian government. We adhere to the strictest requirements for a high quality degree; going beyond academic excellence to offer the best, complete and balanced university experience for our students. A study by Gartner and MSC Malaysia found that MMU is among the top five universities preferred by major ICT players for graduate employment - a testament to the quality of our academicians, curriculum, student development programmes and our solid reputation with the industries. One of the university's primary objectives is to be able to inspire and innovate others . We understand that the future lies in technology, and we are adamant to help shape people who will help make a better tomorrow.

INNOVATION

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

TAN KIM HUI

First Class Honours Bachelor

of Information Technology (Hons.) (Artificial Intelligence) 2015

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MMU Alumni

“I"ve always been interested in seeing

the world and meeting international peers; in challenging myself as a student, to grow and eventually, take my place in a global society."

—TAN KIM HUI

Microsoft Services Executive at Petronas Group ICT.

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AN

AWARD-WINNING

UNIVERSITY WITH A

GLOBAL OUTLOOK

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in the

Top 200 QS World University Rankings

and continues to strive with solid breakthrough to be at the 179 th spot in

QS Asia University Rankings

. international students from more than 70 countries. collaborations with major ICT players such as ZTE,

Nokia, Intel, Microsoft, Cisco and Motorola.

best practices of the world's best universities such as MIT, Stanford, Carnegie Mellon, Harvard, USC and Tokyo University.

Top 200 in QS Asia

University Rankings

2018

Awarded Self-

Accreditation Status,

2017

Malaysian Qualifications

Agency (MQA) 2017

97% Employability

within 6 months of graduation

Ministry of Higher Education

(MoHE) Tracer Study &

MOE Kemaskini Status

Pekerjaan 2015

Top 3 - Most

Entrepreneurial

Private University

MOHE Entrepreneurial Award

(MEA) 2016

Premier Digital Tech

University Status, 2017

Ministry of Higher Education

(MoHE) and Malaysia Digital

Economy Corporation (MDEC)

MMU's IT Graduates

are most preferred by Malaysian Firms

Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific

(MDEC"s Malaysian Digital

Talent Study 2017 Final

Findings)

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A Well-rounded Education

Be empowered with the fundamentals of your field of study that also incorporate entrepreneurial skills and expertise which are relevant to your respective industries and job markets.

Industry in Campus

Be connected and gain benefit from our

state-of-the-art labs established by our industry collaboration with ZTE, Microsoft, Intel and many more.

Ready for Industry

Be enthused with Start-up Schemes from the

Entrepreneur Development Centre (EDC) to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship ventures. AN

ENTREPRENEURIAL

UNIVERSITy WITH

INDUSTRy-READy

PROGRAMMES

EMIR PRATHAMA PUTRA

Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons.)

(Information Systems Engineering) 2011, from Indonesia

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MMU Alumni

“MMU"s international atmosphere

helped me to value diversity in the workplace. It was one of the most important benefits of studying in

MMU. Most of my friends are in

multi-national companies and they got it within months of their graduation. My HR colleagues also recognise MMU graduates for their preseverance."

—EMIR PRATHAMA PUTRA

IT Project Manager, Credit Suisse Group

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A UNIVERSITY

THAT IS AN

INDUSTRy

TRENDSETTER

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on-campus and off-campus. clinics, mosques, 24-hour security, food & beverage outlets and more. indoor sports arena, gym as well as an olympic-sized swimming pool.

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A AND

CAMPUS LIFE.

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TOP

MALAySIAN

PRIVATE

UNIVERSITy

* 15

In this constantly evolving digital

world, Information and Communication

Technology is more important than

ever. As ICT continues to transform the way people communicate, learn, work and play, the career prospects for IT graduates are both diverse and rewarding.

Whether it's Bioinformatics or Data

Communication, Artificial Intelligence or

Information Technology Management,

a degree from MMU will definitely hold you in good stead for the future. Our mission is to cultivate talents who are idea innovators, solution providers, and catalysts of change in computing and informatics.

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WHY ICT AT MMU

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Academically and

professionally certified best teaching labs

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Forefront Curriculum Design

and

Industry Placement

Opportunities

to bridge academic studies with practical experience

Strong collaborations

with multi-national companies such as Cisco Networking Academy,

Microsoft IT Academy,

Oracle Workforce Development

Program, Novell Academic Training

Partner, Linux Professional Institute

and EC-Council

ICT Knowledge Creation

for fast growing industries

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There isn't just one route to discover

and develop your true potential. At MMU, we cater to nearly every possibility.

STUDy ROUTE

Job MarketPostgraduate Studies

*

First year Degree

Second year Degree

Final year Degree*

STPM/Foundation/UEC

FoundationDiploma

SPM

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FACULTY OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATICS

Cyberjaya Campus

Located within Cyberjaya and built on an 80-hectare plot of land with all the advantages of high technology, MMU Cyberjaya is equipped with various intelligent features such as multimedia learning facilities, intelligent building systems, a digital library, and an integrated campus management system designed to nurture innovative ICT graduates.

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Foundation in Information Technology

(R/010/3/0088) 12/17 (A8670) In an ever-changing, technologically-dependent world, our one-year Found ation in Information Technology programme aims to produce students who are well-equipped with computer skills as well a s mathematical and physics skills. The Foundation in Information Technology programme is delivered through engaging lectur es and laboratory work which serve to build knowledge and help develop practical skills. After completion of the foundation programme you can opt for a degree pr ogramme from either Faculty of Computing and Informatics (FCI) or Faculty of Information, Science and Technology (

FIST).

P

ROGRAMME

S

TRUCTURE

FOR F

OUNDATION

IN I

NFORMATION

T

ECHNOLOG

y | FCI

Management

Technologies

Programme Design

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Note: The above programme structure serves as a guide. Courses may differ according to intakes. This three-year programme equips students with fundamental computing kno wledge and the latest technology. In year 1, Systems, Game Development or Data Science - in the second year. Each des igned specialisation prepares students with specific skills. Students will also complete a final year project and un dergo industrial training to acquire practical industry experience. P

ROGRAMME

S

TRUCTURE

Data Structures

Organisations

Computer Science

Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons.)

(R/481/6/0531) 02/20 (A5830)

Development

Assurance

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Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons.)

(R2/481/6/0531) 02/20 (A5830)

Specialisation Elective Modules

Software Engineering

Translation

Information Systems

Game Development

Data Science

Elective Modules

University Subjects

Translation

U3 - Business and Entrepreneurship in Malaysia

U4 - Co-Curriculum

Specialisations:

Software Engineering: Focuses on designing and developing software systems with innovative me thodologies and sophisticated tools. Students are exposed to various techniques of analy sing user requirements and specifications, as well as the design, implementation and verification of software system. Information Systems: Emphasises on the design and development of computer-based systems to e nhance the efficiency of business organisations. Students will gain knowledge in planning and auditing IT resources, as well as managing the security aspects of those resources.

Game Development: Integrates fundamental concepts of software engineering with both technical and creative aspects

of game design and development. Students are exposed to various types of game production - from 2D to 3D, and from virtual to augmented reality game projects. Data Science: Focuses on designing and developing solutions to draw useful insights f rom the availability of large volumes of data, known as Big Data. Students will receive fundamental tr aining in computer science theories and learn techniques on the processing of Big Data for analytics that can be impac tful to business.

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FACULTY OF INFORMATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Melaka Campus

Since 1997, the Faculty has been a trendsetter

in ICT education and research, with a rigorous academic approach designed to produce innovative graduates who are well equipped to enact positive changes in society.

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Foundation in Information Technology

(R2/481/3/0140) 02/22 (A7858) In an ever-changing, technologically-dependent world, our one-year Found ation in Information Technology programme aims to produce students who are well-equipped with computer skills as well a s mathematical and physics skills. The Foundation in Information Technology programme is delivered through engaging lectur es and laboratory work which serve to build knowledge and help develop practical skills. After completion of the foundation programme you can opt for a degree pr ogramme from either Faculty of Computing and Informatics (FCI) or Faculty of Information, Science and Technology (

FIST).

P

ROGRAMME

S

TRUCTURE

FOR F

OUNDATION

IN I

NFORMATION

T

ECHNOLOG

y | FIST

Architecture and Operating System

Management

Technology

Statistics

Programming

Note: The above programme structure serves as a guide. Courses may differ according to intakes.

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Note: The above programme structure serves as a guide. Courses may differ according to intakes. designed to guide students to actively seek knowledge. In this programme , lectures are supplemented with laboratory work to help students develop their practical skills, working confidence and ability to work effectively in a group. Collectively, foundation for higher levels of learning and nurture their potential for future academic excellence at the tertiary level. degree programme.

Foundation in Life Science

(R/010/3/0293) 04/20 (A6686)

Trimester 1

Trimester 2

Trimester 3

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University Subjects Year 1 University Subjects Year 3 Elective Subjects (Choose any 4 subjects)

Data Communications and

N etworking graduates are expected to possess the knowledge and skills nec essary to design, build, maintain and manage network and communication systems in any organisation. Therefore, this three- year programme will educate them on the core components of communication , such as Internet Computing, TCP/IP

Programming, High-Speed

N etworks, Client Server Computing and Real-Time Systems.

Our Data Communications and

N etworking graduates would be able to branch into any area of communicati ons and apply Career Prospects: System Programmer, Network Engineer, Network Administr ator. P

ROGRAMME

S

TRUCTURE

Year 1

in Malaysia

Islam dan Tamadun Asia

(R/481/6/0440) 08/19 (A5313)

Year 2

Year 3

Note: The above programme structure serves as a guide. Courses may differ according to intakes.

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Note: The above programme structure serves as a guide. Courses may differ according to intakes.

Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons.)

(Information Technology Management) (R2/481/6/0079) 11/21 (A7498) Career Prospects: MIS Manager/Executive, IT Resource Manager/Executive,

Management Consultant.

University Subjects Year 1

Elective ModulesUniversity Subjects Year 3 Year 1

Organisation

in Malaysia

Islam dan Tamadun Asia

Year 2

Year 3

and Tools

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As computer systems increase their complexity and sophistication, the de mand for intelligent advanced applications also increases in proportion. It is now common practice to incorporate intell igent capabilities in the design of any computer application, from web-based intelligent search engines to standalone int elligent applications. be successful in building the much-needed intelligent computer systems. Career Prospects: Data Scientist, Intelligent Software Developer, AI Con sultant, Knowledge Engineer, Software

Engineer, and Web Analyst.

Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons.)

(Artificial Intelligence) (R/340/6/0226) 08/18 (A4187) University Subjects Year 1 University Subjects Year 3 Elective Subjects (Choose any 4 subjects)

Year 1

Organisation

in Malaysia

Islam dan Tamadun Asia

Year 2

Year 3

Note: The above programme structure serves as a guide. Courses may differ according to intakes.

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Note: The above programme structure serves as a guide. Courses may differ according to intakes.

Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons.)

(Security Technology) (R/481/6/0439) 08/19 (A5470) Career Prospects : Security Auditor, Security Penetration Tester, Comput er Forensic Investigator, Software Engineer,

Systems Analyst, and Programmer.

Elective Subjects (Choose any 4 subjects) University Subjects Year 1 University Subjects Year 3 Year 1

Organisation

in Malaysia

Islam dan Tamadun Asia

Year 2

Year 3

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Bachelor of Science (Hons.)

(Bioinformatics) (R/481/6/0708) 02/21 (A6684) Bioinformatics is dynamic and evolving, representing one of the most rap idly growing and challenging areas in science and technology today. The MMU Bioinformatics programme is a balance of IT and Life Science plu s training in specific applications. A significant component of our programme is practical laboratory experience and proble m-based learning, alongside student presentations and lectures in small classes. Projects and Industry exper ience add another dimension to the knowledge gained in lectures. P

ROGRAMME

S

TRUCTURE

Organisation

in Malaysia

Islam dan Tamadun Asia

Systems

Sciences Note: The above programme structure serves as a guide. Courses may differ according to intakes.

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Note: The above programme structure serves as a guide. Courses may differ according to intakes. P

ROGRAMME

S

TRUCTURE

Entrepreneurship

N etworking The programme provides students with computing knowledge in planning, im plementation, configuration and maintenance of an organisation"s computing infrastructure. Students will be expos ed to various programming languages and web technologies with which they would be able to configure, integrate and d eploy systems as well as provide technical support within an organisation. The curriculum covers areas such as programming, database, software desi gn, operating systems, data communication & networking, as well as mathematics. Apart from the technical subjects, s tudents will also be exposed to soft skills such as writing and presentation skills to help enhance their interaction and co mmunication and prepare them for real-life working environment. After completion of the diploma programme, you can opt for a related deg ree programme from either FCI or FIST.

Diploma in Information Technology

(R2/481/4/0010) 07/21 (A7461)

E-Commerce

Management Information Systems

Programming for Mobile Applications

Multimedia Applications

Introduction to Probability and Statistics

Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1

(International)

Grooming and Professional

Communication / Korean for

Basic Communication /French for Basic Communication / Bahasa Kebangsaan A U3 - Introduction to Cultural

Practices in Malaysia /

Fundamental of Islamic

Family and Society in Malaysia

U4 - Personal Social Responsibility

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Note: The above programme structure serves as a guide. Courses may differ according to intakes.

MINIMUM ENTRy REQUIREMENTS

English; OR

English and any 2 Science subjects; OR

subjects; OR *Candidates with CGPA below 2.50 but above 2.00 may be admitted subject to a rigorous internal assessment process. process. subject; OR pass in English; OR assessment process. *Candidates with CGPA below 2.50 but above 2.00 may be admitted subject to a rigorous internal assessment process.

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Multimedia University

63100 Cyberjaya,

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Multimedia University

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